Bihar is in the grip of cold and fog has slowed down the pace of life. Meanwhile, the Meteorological Center has predicted dense fog in many districts till January 7. According to the Meteorological Department, there is every possibility of dense fog in northern and north-eastern districts like West Champaran, East Champaran, Sitamarhi, Madhubani, Supaul, Araria and Kishanganj. It is expected to have an adverse impact on road transport, rail and air services.

These districts were kept in alert or watch category

The Meteorological Department has placed Saran, Siwan, Gopalganj, Muzaffarpur, Darbhanga and Samastipur in ‘alert’ or ‘watch’ category, where the effect of fog along with cold can be seen. However, the situation is not considered very serious. According to meteorologists, due to weakening of westerly wind speed and increase in humidity in the atmosphere, fog can last for a long time.

No warning for these districts

At present, no warning has been issued in the districts of South and Central Bihar – Patna, Nalanda, Jehanabad, Begusarai, Sheikhpura, Munger, Bhagalpur, Banka and Jamui. These have been kept in the ‘Green Zone’.

Yellow alert issued here

‘Yellow alert’ has been implemented in Gaya, Nawada and surrounding areas, where the impact of cold can be felt relatively more. In view of the cold weather in Rohtas, Aurangabad, Kaimur and Bhojpur, people have been advised to remain alert.

Gaya recorded lowest temperature of 5.5 degree Celsius

Today the lowest minimum temperature of 5.5 degrees Celsius was recorded in Gaya. In other districts the minimum temperature has been recorded between 6 to 12 degrees Celsius. In the last 24 hours, a drop in minimum temperature has been recorded in many areas. The Meteorological Department has clarified that cold and foggy conditions may persist in the coming days, hence people need to take necessary precautions.

The activation of monsoon in Bihar has now reduced considerably, but the south-west monsoon has not been farewell yet. The Meteorological Department estimates that the monsoon will return from Bihar only after the first week of October. Meanwhile, the department has warned that from October 2 to October 6, a period of heavy rains can start once again in the state.

According to the Meteorological Center Patna, there is a possibility of an upper air cyclonic circulation in the northern Andaman Sea on 30 September. Due to this, the area of ​​low pressure can develop in the north and central part of the Bay of Bengal by 1 October. Due to this, the activity of eastern winds in Bihar will increase, humidity will increase and the monsoon can be activated again.

Meteorological department released alert

The department has issued an alert saying that between 2 to 6 October, there will be heavy to very heavy rainfall in many districts of North and East Bihar. Very heavy rain may also occur in some places. During this time, incidents of cloud roaring and thunderstorms will increase in most districts of the state. Especially in the river areas of North Bihar, there is a danger of a sudden rise in water level and water logging or flood in low -lying areas. People have been advised to be vigilant.

The weather will remain dry in most districts including Patna of South Bihar

However, there is no possibility of rain in most districts of the state on Monday. In most districts including Patna of South Bihar, the weather will remain dry and humid heat will remain. Clouds will remain clean in most districts of North Bihar, only a few western and eastern parts may receive light to moderate rainfall. These include Buxar, Rohtas, Aurangabad, Kaimur, Saran, Gopalganj, East and West Champaran, Supaul, Araria and Kishanganj.

Athmalgola of Patna had the highest rain

There was no rain in any district during the day on Sunday, but rain was recorded in many places late in the night. Athmalgola in Patna received the highest 72.2 mm of rain. Apart from this, 21.2 mm of rainfall was recorded in flood, 17.6 in Belchhi and 19.3 mm in Gaya. Light drizzle occurred in many districts including Samastipur, Jamui, Bhojpur, Nalanda, Vaishali.

The day temperature was normal on Sunday. Patna recorded 34.5 degree Celsius, Farbisganj 35.4 degrees and in most districts, 33 to 34 degrees temperatures were recorded. Even today there is no possibility of special change in temperature.